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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nationality was James DeGolyer?
(a) French.
(b) Irish.
(c) German.
(d) English.

2. What did Vanessa and Lisa wish they could do with Grandpa Nye?
(a) Climb a mountain.
(b) Go on a canoe trip.
(c) Take a train ride.
(d) Visit Indian burial grounds.

3. What is the first book Grandpa Nye ever read?
(a) Oliver Twist.
(b) Gullver's Travels.
(c) Robinson Crusoe.
(d) Arabian Nights.

4. For what does Grandpa Nye remain passionate?
(a) Wine.
(b) Antiques.
(c) Books.
(d) Cars.

5. What did Vanessa's father swallow whole as a joke?
(a) Popcorn.
(b) Minnows.
(c) Mini marshmallows.
(d) Flies.

6. Where does Vanessa's family take its annual summer vacation?
(a) Mackinaw Island, Michigan.
(b) Neah, Michigan.
(c) Orlando, Florida.
(d) Kennebunkport, Maine.

7. Which company did Grandpa Nye work for and eventually run it completely?
(a) United Healthcare of Ohio.
(b) Morgan Burke Company.
(c) Procter & Gamble.
(d) Cincinnati Gas & Electric.

8. In what month is Dirk killed?
(a) February.
(b) May.
(c) November.
(d) June.

9. Which of the following was not a product of Morgan Burke Company?
(a) Coal.
(b) Steel.
(c) Aluminum.
(d) Coke.

10. Who betrayed James DeGolyer while on a scouting expedition in Canada?
(a) His captain.
(b) His brother.
(c) Two Indians.
(d) A scout.

11. Today is the day Grandpa Nye has promised to tell Vanessa about ____________________.
(a) The DeGolyer branch of the family tree.
(b) His Canadian expeditions.
(c) His writing career.
(d) His lost loves.

12. What topic especially intrigues Grandpa Nye about history?
(a) New England.
(b) Canadian provinces.
(c) The Wild West.
(d) The Ohio Valley.

13. In what month does Dirk visit Vanessa's family while on furlough?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) June.
(d) March.

14. Which of the following is not a summer activity at the lake?
(a) Fires at the beach.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Sailing.
(d) Swimming.

15. What does Vanessa's father show the kids at the lake how to do?
(a) Build a fire.
(b) Sail a boat.
(c) Shoot craps.
(d) Bait a hook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vanessa find in the pocket of her jacket?

2. Who does Vanessa flirt with all summer?

3. What does Vanessa do to help the war effort?

4. Which branch of the military does Dirk join?

5. What plans to Vanessa and Dirk make?

(see the answer keys)

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